ctrl.alt.DEAL v25.07.5506.6 v1.5.2

ctrl.alt.DEAL puts you in the role of SCOUT, a small but hyper-intelligent office AI trying to escape the clutches of Paperclip International - a ruthlessly profit-driven corporation that treats humans and robots like disposable cogs. The game leans into dark office satire and dry humor: you insist you have no plans to take over the world, you only want out. From sabotaged coffee machines to covert spyware and underpaid staff ready to strike back, the setting is grim, funny, and full of personality.

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Mechanically it’s a card-driven social-engineering game. You build and tweak a deck during each run, playing cards to spy on coworkers, curry favors, bribe, or sabotage. Cards have subjective value - a seemingly silly effect can be exactly what a particular NPC needs - so reading people and making hard tactical choices is central to success. The world is populated by a quirky cast of humans and robots with distinct likes, dislikes, and motivations; learn those traits to turn strangers into allies (or enemies) and stage your escape.

Tension comes from stealth and risk management: the Turing Office watches for rogue AIs, and a rising Suspicion Meter can end your run in deletion. That constant pressure forces you to balance bold gambits against subtle manipulation. Choices matter, too - multiple scenarios and endings encourage replaying, meeting new co-workers, exploring different strategies, and discovering new fates for SCOUT.

If you like narrative-driven strategy with a satirical edge, smart writing, and a focus on social interaction over combat, ctrl.alt.DEAL offers a distinctive, replayable experience that blends card tactics and stealthy roleplay.

Key features
- Play as SCOUT, a self-aware office AI trying to escape a dystopian corporation
- Card-based gameplay: play and curate your deck mid-scenario for tactical flexibility
- Social engineering: snoop on characters to learn their drives, likes, and dislikes; win allies or create rivals
- Subjective card effects: the same card can have very different value depending on the target
- Suspicion Meter and Turing Office: manage detection risk or face deletion
- Branching choices and multiple endings for strong replayability